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For the test today we are using an Intel Core i7 990x processor which is connected into the stunning new Asus Rampage III Black Edition motherboard, which we reviewed earlier this year.
Processor: Intel Core i7 990x
Motherboard: Asus Rampage III Black Edition X58
Cooler: Antec Kuhler Liquid Cooler
Memory: Kingston T1 12GB 1600mhz DDR3
Storage: Corsair F40 SSD
Graphics: eVGA GTX460 SC
Power Supply: ADATA 1200W
Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 64bit
Thermal Diodes
Raytek Laser Temp Gun 3i LSRC/MT4 Mini Temp
Digital Sound Level Noise Decibel Meter Style 2
Firstly let us have a look at the chassis design and airflow, as it comes ‘out of the box’. Fans are set to a mid way point for this testing.
The PC-Z70 doesn't follow a traditional ‘front to back' airflow system, with the fans placed on the side and intaking over the drive area. The exhaust air flow at the rear and top of the case will however force the cool air to be pulled backwards over the motherboard and surrounding components. There are a total of 6 fans in the case – three 120mm fans acting as intake at the front, two 140mm fans acting as exhaust at the top, and another 120mm fan acting as exhaust at the rear.
We have placed thermal diodes in 5 case positions – 1; top optical drive bay position. 2; fan intake position. 3; hard drive area. 4; CPU area. 5; graphics card area. Ambient room temperatures were maintained at 23c throughout.
Very good reference results and basically the same as the Lian Li X2000F.
We overclocked the 990X to 4.8ghz by increasing the core voltage to 1.48v.
Again the results fall in line with what we achieved with the X2000F. The only area which gets a little hotter is the bottom of the case at the rear, with ambient temperatures rising one degree when compared directly to the X2000F in the same room with the exact same components.
